Thanks to all students, families, and staff who supported the Winter Arts Showcase at Bonito! The art on display and musical performances were excellent and 6th grade students raised approx. $1,600 in chili sales for Camp Colton.
Thanks to Graham Hagerty and Andrew See of NAU's Maker and Extended Reality Lab for recently hosting our Robowolves First Lego League Team. It was truly inspiring! Good luck to the Robowolves and the FJA Tech Squad as they both compete tomorrow in their first Robotics Competition at Coconino High School!
The property closing for our new middle school campus went super smooth. Thanks to all the families who came out last Thursday to toast the future of FJA! For more details about the middle school campus relocation project, read the press release by clicking on this following link: https://5il.co/2a5p0
It's official--today we close on the property for our new middle school campus! We're inviting staff, past and present families, and our extended FJA community to come celebrate with us at our Bonito Campus this evening at 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you tonight!
Ms. Kacie Sloan, an FJA 3rd/4th Grade Teacher, is a Nominee for the Coconino County Rookie Teacher of the Year Award! Ms. Kacie is a wonderful teacher who has brought so much joy and light to our school in her short time with us. Whether it's lending a thoughtful ear, taking time to help a student who isn't in her class, or sharing more than her load on projects, Ms. Kacie does it with a kind heart and bright smile. We are fortunate and thankful to have her as part of our team of caring and talented educators. Congratulations, Ms. Kacie!
This week's Mountain Bike Club ride spanned four grade levels and three generations! Thanks to club sponsor Neil Ross, as well as Adam Paquette, Sabrina Carlson, and all the other guest riders who have been sharing their passion for riding with our FJA students this semester!
Thanks to Ms. Donatell's Community Service class and Mr. Williams' Music Improv class for making our Thursday fun! Baked goods and good music--a great way to start the 3-day weekend!
The cold temps have arrived. Ms. Barbara's students enjoy the season with apple picking and homemade applesauce!
Thanks to Cedar students and parents who participated in Bike to School! We had a great turn out and hope to have another Bike to School event in the spring. Thanks also to PTG for providing breakfast for all riders!
Creative, fun costumes all around at tonight's 5th/6th grade Halloween Dance! Thank you to Ms. Mitchell, Mr. Cola, Mr. Irwin, Ms. Carrie, Ms.Ellisha, and Student Council for hosting. And another special thank you to the best school-dance DJ ever--parent Michael Felts!
Thank you to W.L. Gore and Associates for awarding our school with a $2,000 grant to put towards students' experiential learning opportunities. We can't wait to spend the money in our efforts to extend learning beyond classroom walls!
Thanks to Ms. Jessica and the Flagstaff Public Library for bringing the Palsmobile to our youngest students. The students look forward to this day each month and love picking out new books!
Recent service learning experience at Flagstaff Family Food Bank. In two hours, Ms. Donatell and students packed 243 produce bags that will be given out to families. Thankful for the opportunity to contribute!
Yesterday, our 6th graders ended their recent novel study with a culminating "Stargirl Day" at the park. Costumes, treats, speeches, crafts, and ukuleles...a great way to head into Fall Break! Thanks to Ms. Mitchell, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Cola, and Ms. Carrie for hosting, chaperoning, etc.!
What a great lunchtime show today by our Karaoke Club singers and The FJAmmers (the F is silent, but they aren't!). Thanks, Ms. A and performers, for bringing some live music into our day!
FJA is starting two robotics teams! We could use tax credit support for start-up costs (registration fees, robot "kits", etc.). If interested in contributing via an Arizona State Tax Credit, please contact the school at 928.774.6007 or simply complete the contribtion process explained in this form: https://my.fjacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TaxCreditBrochure3.pdf Also, learn more about FIRST Robotics by going to https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc.
Thanks for considering supporting FJA's two teams: The RoboWolves and The FJA Tech Squad!
Thanks to Project Wet and NAU for hosting our 4th graders once again this year at their Annual Water Festival! https://www.projectwet.org/
The Flagstaff Festival of Science is going strong this week through Sunday, October 1st. Learn more about scheduled events by going to: https://scifest.org/2023-festival/
Thanks to FJA parent and electrical engineer Jeff Mews for visiting Ms. Angerbauer's science class last week to demonstrate how electric motors run and facilitate station labs on magnetic and electric fields. Students had a great time learning!
It's International Day of Peace. Hope your day has been a wonderful one so far, filled with peace and kindness! Thank you to our elementary students for filling the Cedar Campus courtyard with beautfiul noise this morning! Learn more at:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace
